TNWplus - all side events you want to know about

Its more than just a conference

If you organize something for (a selection) of TNW attendees let us know and we'll add it here. Contact wytze@thenextweb.com.

Startup Rally finalist preparation day

  • What: All finalists of the TNW BizSpark Startup Rally get professional pitch training the day before the big show at Rockstart.
  • When: Wednesday starting at 8:30am - 17:00am
  • Where: Rockstart
  • Remarks: This is a closed event. You can meet all startups at the Pre-Conference party or at the conference.

Pre-Conference drinks  (brought to you by Yandex)

  • What: Pre Conference drinks
  • When: Wednesday April 25, from 9pm - 11:30pm
  • Where: Hotel V (Weteringschans 136)
  • Remarks: Open to all TNW2012 attendees (expect open bar!). As of 6pm you can grab your conference badge in the Lobby.

TNW morning run  (Sponsor this)

  • What: Start your day with a run through Amsterdam!
  • When: Thursday and Friday, starting at 7:30am - 8:30am
  • Starting point: Hotel V (Weteringschans 136)
  • Remarks: Our CMO (Jorg Ruis) and kick ass editor Courtney Boyd Meyers will take you for a run. Be prepared for a good workout. Not for cry babies. You better get your groove on! RSVP here

Thursday TNW Dinner and Party

  • What: Join us for dinner and drinks in the Wolvenstraat.
  • When: Thursday April 26, from 7:30pm - 11:30pm
  • Where: Brix, Bar22 (Wolvenstraat 16 - 23)
  • Remarks: For dinner you have to make a reservation at the Brix or Bar22. Email info@cafebrix.nl At the Wolvenbar you can't make a reservation, it's on a first come first serve basis. After dinner we turn the music on and let the Heineken flow.

Pirate Dinner

  • What: Dinner for Pirates, Arrrr. Organized by the German gents from the Pirate Summit
  • When: Wednesday April 25 (from 6pm - 9pm)
  • Where: TBD
  • Remarks: Only true Pirates will get the treasure map to the restaurant. Request an invite via tnw@piratesummit.com

Henq and Prime Ventures present the NextVIP party

  • What: Have drinks and fingerfood with the most successful entrepreneurs, the most influential tweeps, the creme de la creme of the VC world, and most importantly: Amsterdam's most inspiring people!
  • When: Thursday April 26 starting at 6:30pm
  • Where: Bar 22
  • Remarks: This is an invitation only event. If you think you should be there, ping Coen & Herman via nextvip@henq.nl

Ping Pong Friday (The Next Web edition)

  • What: Join in for a pre-conference game of Ping Pong. The best way of networking, brought to you by the guys from The Pong Network
  • When: Wednesday April 25 (from 7pm - 9:30pm)
  • Where: Workspace6 (Tussen de bogen 6)
  • Remarks: Ping Pong; the best way of networking ever invented. Join us for a good old-fashioned round-the-table game or enter the Doubles tournament with your company or startup. Have a beer and meet some of the people you're going to spend the next two day's with.. it's a blast. Please reserve your place at the table and let us know you're coming

Pancakes and Pitches

  • What: Get yourself a fresh baked Pancake while listening to the Startup Pitch Interviews. (startup? join here)
  • When: Thursday and Friday during the Conference
  • Where: At the Pancake Market Stall right outside the Conference Venue
  • Remarks: Be sure to checkout the flipcam and pre order your pancakes at PancakesAndPitches.com

Secret After Party

  • What: Its Friday night, the conference is over, time for a secret after party
  • When: Friday April 27 (from 10pm - 1am)
  • Where: Club NL (Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal)
  • Remarks: You need a VIP bracelet to get in Club NL for free as a TNW guest. The organizational team of TNW and all TNW editors have bracelets on them. So if you're 100% sure you're going, ask for a VIP bracelet.

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